CVE-2019-12750 : What You Need to Know

Symantec Endpoint Protection versions earlier than 14.2 RU1 & 12.1 RU6 MP10, as well as Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition before 12.1 RU6 MP10c (12.1.7491.7002), could potentially be at risk of a privilege escalation vulnerability. Learn more about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-12750

Symantec Endpoint Protection is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing unauthorized individuals to gain elevated access to protected resources.

What is CVE-2019-12750?

This vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection could be exploited by attackers to acquire higher-level access to resources typically safeguarded from unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12750

Attackers may exploit the software application to gain elevated access to protected resources.
Unauthorized individuals could compromise the security of the system by exploiting this vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12750

Symantec Endpoint Protection vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Privilege Escalation
Description: Unauthorized individuals may exploit the software to gain higher-level access to protected resources.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition
Vulnerable Versions: Prior to 14.2 RU1 & 12.1 RU6 MP10, Prior to 12.1 RU6 MP10c (12.1.7491.7002)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can attempt to compromise the software application to acquire elevated access to protected resources.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-12750 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Symantec Endpoint Protection to versions 14.2 RU1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10.
Apply the necessary patches provided by Symantec to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Implement strong access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized access attempts.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Symantec.
Ensure timely application of patches to secure your systems.